Guidebook for Fitzroy

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Guidebook for Fitzroy

Food scene

Destination cafe right beneath the apartment
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Bentwood Fitzroy Cafe
237 Napier St
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Destination cafe right beneath the apartment
A must for brunch lovers
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Archie's All Day
189 Gertrude St
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A must for brunch lovers
Grab a wine and one of Grub's grazing boards for a lazy Sunday afternoon with friends
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Grub Fitzroy (grub food van)
87-89 Moor St
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Grab a wine and one of Grub's grazing boards for a lazy Sunday afternoon with friends
A local Malaysian favourite - definitely try the slow cooked duck rendang
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Blue Chillies
182 Brunswick St
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A local Malaysian favourite - definitely try the slow cooked duck rendang
Best bahn mi in town known for its crispy pork and vegan menu
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Trang Bakery and Cafe
382 Smith St
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Best bahn mi in town known for its crispy pork and vegan menu
The great value 'sit back and feed me' banquet will leave you full for days
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Bon Ap' Petit Bistro
193 Brunswick St
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The great value 'sit back and feed me' banquet will leave you full for days
Quintessential Fitzroy experience - THIS is where the locals go
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Napier Quarter
359 Napier St
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Quintessential Fitzroy experience - THIS is where the locals go
For the serious soba aficionado
Shimbashi Japanese Soba & Sake Bar Restaurant
140 Smith St
For the serious soba aficionado
You cannot visit Fitzroy and not eat at this institution. The bearnaise sauce is a must at breakfast, and at dinner don't go past the spaghetti frutti di mare.
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Marios
303 Brunswick St
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You cannot visit Fitzroy and not eat at this institution. The bearnaise sauce is a must at breakfast, and at dinner don't go past the spaghetti frutti di mare.
This vegan hit took Fitzroy by storm
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Smith & Daughters
107 Cambridge St
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This vegan hit took Fitzroy by storm
Don't let the prices fool you. Might be super cheap, but the pizzas are delish...
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Bimbo
376 Brunswick Street
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Don't let the prices fool you. Might be super cheap, but the pizzas are delish...
Incredible bread, cakes and pastries
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Babka
358 Brunswick St
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Incredible bread, cakes and pastries
Another favourite. Great for cocktails, interesting chats with locals, catch ups over a board game, good music... the list goes on
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The Rooks Return
201 Brunswick St
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Another favourite. Great for cocktails, interesting chats with locals, catch ups over a board game, good music... the list goes on
Extensive beer and wine list, fantastic outdoor area, and live music on Sunday afternoons. Known for its burgers.
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The Rainbow Hotel
27 Saint David Street
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Extensive beer and wine list, fantastic outdoor area, and live music on Sunday afternoons. Known for its burgers.
As far as pub fare goes, this place is definitely a step up from the rest
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Napier Hotel
210 Napier St
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As far as pub fare goes, this place is definitely a step up from the rest

Sightseeing

Perfect place to pick up a momento or gift from a local artisan
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Fitzroy Market
87 Rose St
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Perfect place to pick up a momento or gift from a local artisan
World-heritage listed gardens that are home to the Royal Exhibition Building and Melbourne Museum
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Carlton Gardens
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World-heritage listed gardens that are home to the Royal Exhibition Building and Melbourne Museum
Sunny weather? You'll find the Who's Who of Fitzroy lazing about at this uber popular institution
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Fitzroy Swimming Pool
160 Alexandra Parade
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Sunny weather? You'll find the Who's Who of Fitzroy lazing about at this uber popular institution
A literal farm in the city complete with great, little cafe
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Collingwood Children's Farm
18 St Heliers St
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A literal farm in the city complete with great, little cafe
What's not at the Convent? Check out the calendar to see what's on, but don't be surprised to find farmer's markets, eateries, infamous bakery, art galleries, outdoor cinema and more...
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Abbotsford Convent
1 St Heliers St
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What's not at the Convent? Check out the calendar to see what's on, but don't be surprised to find farmer's markets, eateries, infamous bakery, art galleries, outdoor cinema and more...

Neighbourhoods

Melbourne's version of Little Italy - D.O.C. offers authentic pasta and pizza, and Brunetti's is THE local institution
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Lygon Street
Lygon Street
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Melbourne's version of Little Italy - D.O.C. offers authentic pasta and pizza, and Brunetti's is THE local institution
The grungie, cultural vein of Fitzroy and Collingwood
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Smith Street
Smith Street
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The grungie, cultural vein of Fitzroy and Collingwood
As famous for its bars and eateries as it is for its shops
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Brunswick Street
Brunswick Street
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As famous for its bars and eateries as it is for its shops
Local designers and upmarket eateries
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Gertrude Street
Gertrude Street
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Local designers and upmarket eateries

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Getting around - public transport

The closest tram lines are 11 which runs along Brunswick Street or the 86 which runs along Gertrude and Smith Streets. Buses along Johnston Street will take you to Lygon Street, Carlton. You need a Myki card to travel (available at any 7-Eleven).